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[Soft Image of a Flower]The soft focus creates a diffused image.Ti ps
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We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.•For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash 
and avoid using it.
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual 
and the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
•The focus range is different depending on lens used. Refer to 
“About the focus distance reference mark” on P152  for the focus 
range.
•When a subject is close to the camera, the effective focus range 
is significantly narrowed. Therefore, if the distance between the 
camera and the subject is changed after focusing on the 
subject, it may become difficult to focus on it again.
•Close-up regions are prioritized when taking pictures, and so 
time is required to focus if you take a picture of a distant subject.
•When you take pictures at close range, the resolution of the 
periphery of the picture may decrease slightly. This is not a 
malfunction.
•If the lens becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, the lens may 
not be able to focus on the subject correctly.
[Appetizing Food]
The overall screen brightness is increased to make the food 
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If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance 
the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the 
distance between the camera and the subject.
•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash 
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[Cute Dessert]The overall screen brightness is set higher to enhance the 
cuteness of the dessert.Ti ps
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If you are using a lens with the zoom function, you can enhance 
the effect by zooming in as much as possible and closing the 
distance between the camera and the subject.
•We recommend using a tripod and the self-timer.
•For close-up recording, we recommend that you close the flash 
and avoid using it.
[Freeze Animal Motion]
The faster shutter speed prevents blur and captures a clear 
image of the fast moving animal.
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[Clear Sports Shot]The faster shutter speed prevents blur, for example at 
sporting events.
[Monochrome] A monochrome image captures the mood of the moment. 
						

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Taking Pictures with different image effects 
(Creative Control Mode)
Recording Mode: 
This mode records with additional image effects.
You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the 
screen.
1Set the mode dial to  [ ].
2Press 3/4  to select the image effects 
(filters).
•The image effect of the selected example image will be 
applied in a preview display A.
•You can also select the image effects (filters) by touching 
the example images.
3Press [MENU/SET] to set.
∫ Switching the image effect (filter) selection screen display
Press [DISP.] to switch the monitor screen.
•When the image effect selection screen display is set to the guide display, description of the 
selected image effect is displayed.
•It is also possible to display the 
selection screen by touching the 
Recording Mode icon in recording 
screen.
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•To change the Creative Control Mode, select the  [ ]  tab on the menu screen, select [Filter 
Switch] , and then press [MENU/SET]. You can return to step2 on P104 .
•White Balance will be fixed to [AWB], and [Sensitivity] will be fixed to [AUTO].
•Depending on the [Menu Guide] setting in the [Custom] menu, either the selection screen or 
the recording screen is displayed when the Mode Dial is switched.  (P94)
The strength and colors of the effects can be easily adjusted to fit your preferences.
1Press 1 to display the setting screen.2Rotate the control dial to set.
•The items that can be set differ depending on which 
Creative Control Mode is currently set.
For information on each image effect, refer to 
“Items that 
can be set
”.•Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
•When making the effect setting, [ ] is displayed on the 
screen.
•If you do not change the settings, select the center (standard).
You can easily set the blurriness of the background while checking the screen.
1Press 3 to display the setting screen.
•Each press of  3 switches among brightness setting, 
Defocus Control and end operation.
2Rotate the control dial to set.
•Pressing [ ] on the blurriness setting screen will 
cancel the setting.
Not available in these cases:
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This function is not available in the following case:
–[Miniature Effect] (Creative Control Mode)
Adjust the effect to fit your preferences
Taking a picture with a blurred background (Defocus Control)
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1Press 3 to display the setting screen.
•Each press of  3 switches among brightness setting, 
Defocus Control and end operation.
2Rotate the control dial to set.
∫ Change the settings by using the touch panel
1 Touch [ ].
2 Touch the item you want to set.
[ ]: Image effects
[ ]: Defocus level
[ ]: Brightness
3Drag the slide bar to set.
•Press [MENU/SET] to return to the recording screen.
Setting brightness
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For details on “Creative Control Mode” settings, refer to P104.
This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture.
This effect gives a faded image.
This effect adds a bright, soft and nostalgic feel to the overall 
image.
[Expressive]
Items that can be set
Freshness Understated colors Pop colors
[Retro]
Items that can be set
ColorYellow emphasized Red emphasized
[Old Days]
Items that can be set
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This effect adds a bright, airy and soft feel to the overall image.
This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and 
enhances bright parts.
This effect creates a sepia image.
This effect creates a black and white picture.
[High Key]
Items that can be set
Color Pink emphasized Aquamarine 
emphasized
[Low Key]
Items that can be set
Color Red emphasized Blue emphasized
[Sepia]
Items that can be set
Contrast Low contrast High contrast
[Monochrome]
Items that can be set
Contrast Ye l l o w  
emphasized Blue 
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This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black 
and white picture.
This effect creates a black and white picture with granular noise.
This effect blurs the overall image to add a soft feel to a black and 
white picture.
[Dynamic Monochrome]
Items that can be set
Contrast Low contrast High contrast
[Rough Monochrome]
Items that can be set
Grittiness Less gritty Grittier
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and 
the screen will look as if frames are dropping.
[Silky Monochrome]
Items that can be set
Extent of defocus Weak defocus Strong defocus
•Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and 
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This effect gives your photo a dramatic contrast look.
This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and 
bright parts.
This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look.
[Impressive Art]
Items that can be set
Freshness Black and white Pop colors
[High Dynamic]
Items that can be set
Freshness Black and white Pop colors
[Cross Process]
Items that can be set
ColorGreen tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone
•Select the desired color tone by 
rotating the control dial, and then 
press [MENU/SET].